Edward G. Robinson as Nick 'The Barber' Venizelos

James Cagney as Jack

Evalyn Knapp as Irene Graham

Ralf Harolde as Sleepy Sam

Noel Francis as Marie

Margaret Livingston as District Attorney's Girl

Maurice Black as Greek Barber

Billy House as Irontown Salesman-Gambler

Paul Porcasi as Alexander Amenoppopolus

Gladys Lloyd as 2nd Cigar Stand Clerk

Polly Walters as Lola

John George as Extra on Train (uncredited)

Charles Lane as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien as Nick's Chauffeur Bill (uncredited)

Boris Karloff as Sport Williams